“The Cyprus issue remains an international issue of illegal invasion and occupation to this day”
‘The resolution of Cyprusin the context of the parameters set by the United Nations Security Council, the reunification of Megalonissos and the lifting of occupation of an EU member country remains a high national priority. ” State Department In a statement on the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
The Foreign Ministry notes that the Cyprus issue remains an international issue of illegal invasion and occupation to this day, but also a constant, daily, violation of the United Nations Charter and is clarified in every direction That the perpetuation of today’s status quo, as well as the creation of “two states”, are not acceptable solutions.
«Today is 51 years since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus that led to the possession of a third of the territory of the Republic of Cyprusin violation of any concept of international law.
Greece stands with respect for the memory of the fallen, shares the drama of the missing and displaced and expresses its eternal gratitude to all those who have bravely and self -denial defended the Great, “the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. And adds: ‘The Cyprus issue remains an international issue of illegal invasion and occupation to this day and a constant, daily, violation of the United Nations Charter. The perpetuation of today’s status quo, as well as the creation of “two states”, are not acceptable solutions.
Greece, in sympathy With the Republic of Cyprus, it remains committed to seeking a comprehensive, mutually acceptable solution, based on the bi -zonal, bi -communal federation, with political equality of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriotswith an international personality, a sovereignty and a citizenship, in the context of the UN Security Council resolutions.
Thanks to the strong commitment of the UN Secretary -General to the mission of good services assigned to him by the Security Council, the Cyprus issue is high on the United Nations agenda.
Greece is a helper in the efforts of the Secretary General of the United Nations and the President of the Republic of Cyprus to resume talks. The informal meetings in an enlarged format that took place this year in Geneva and New York show that the conditions that will lead to this goal can be created. “